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Rice cakes vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Rice cakes and Vermicelli?

  • Rice cakes are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, yet Vermicelli is richer in Copper, Selenium, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for Copper is 171% higher.

We used Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat and Vermicelli, made from soy types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 17% 0.26% 68% 639% 116% 8.6% 0.52% 0% 147%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +7450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +9866.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1800%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more IronIron +58.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +404.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64.6%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.2% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +8900%
Contains more FatsFats +3400%
Contains more WaterWater +101.7%
Contains more OtherOther +272%
~equal in Carbs ~82.32g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 g
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8438.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2607.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rice cakes Vermicelli
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice cakes Vermicelli Opinion
Calories 380kcal 331kcal Rice cakes
Protein 9g 0.1g Rice cakes
Fats 3.5g 0.1g Rice cakes
Net carbs 76.3g 78.42g Vermicelli
Carbs 80.1g 82.32g Vermicelli
Magnesium 151mg 2mg Rice cakes
Calcium 11mg 55mg Vermicelli
Potassium 299mg 3mg Rice cakes
Iron 1.14mg 1.81mg Vermicelli
Sugar 17.44g Rice cakes
Fiber 3.8g 3.9g Vermicelli
Copper 0.38mg 1.916mg Vermicelli
Zinc 2.5mg 4.24mg Vermicelli
Phosphorus 380mg 20mg Rice cakes
Sodium 116mg 4mg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 0IU 37IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 0.51mg Vermicelli
Manganese 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.4µg 27µg Vermicelli
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B3 8.096mg 0mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0mg Rice cakes
Vitamin K 3.8µg Vermicelli
Folate 21µg 0µg Rice cakes
Choline 177mg Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 0.64g 0.014g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 1.11g 0.013g Rice cakes
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g 0.041g Rice cakes
Tryptophan 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.34mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.358mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.638mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.414mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.152mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.399mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.489mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.218mg Rice cakes

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice cakes Vermicelli
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Rice cakes
9%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Rice cakes
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.626g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/nutrients
  2. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.